US3272175A
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Vapor deposition means for strip-coating continuously moving, helically wound ribbon
Assignee: WC Heraus GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1965-05-12
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1985-05-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lorenz Albert
- 👤 Muller Paul
- 👤 Reichelt Walter
- 👤 Rosenstock Bernhard
- 👤 Seiz Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:48
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C14/00; C23C14/22; C23C14/56; C23C14/562; C23C14/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PARTIALLY COATING A FLAT ELONGATED METALLIC RIBBON COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A SEALABLE CHAMBER; (B) MEANS FOR EVACUATING SAID CHAMBER; (C) EVAPORATOR MEANS IN SAID CHAMBER; (D) A DRUM IN SAID CHAMBER SPACED FROM SAID EVAPORATOR MEANS, SAID DRUM HAVING AN AXIS AND A CONICALLY TAPERING FACE ABOUT SAID AXIS; (E) TWO REEL MEANS ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID CHAMBER; (F) A MOTOR MEANS FOR ROTATING ONE OF SAID REEL MEANS; AND (G) SECURING MEANS FOR SECURING AN ELONGATED RIBBON ON SAID FACE IN A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY CONSECUTIVE TURNS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT EACH PORTION OF SAID RIBBON IS PARALLEL TO SAID AXIS, AND AN EDGE PORTION OF ONE TURN OVERLAPS AN EDGE PORTION OF AN AXISLLY ADJACENT TURN WHILE THE OTHER EDGE PORTION OF SAID ONE TURN IS OVERLAPPED BY AN EDGE PORTION OF ANOTHER AXIALLY ADJACENT TURN, SAID SECURING MEANS INCLUDING A GUIDE PULLEY FOR GUIDING A RIBBON FROM THE OTHER ONE OF SAID REEL MEANS OVER SAID FACE IN SAID TURNS WHILE RESPECTIVE PORTIONS OF SAID RIBBON ARE WOUND ON SAID ONE REEL MEANS AND SAID RIBBON IS MOVED LONGITUDINALLY UNDER THE FORCE OF SAID MOTOR MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
194 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PARTIALLY COATING A FLAT ELONGATED METALLIC RIBBON COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A SEALABLE CHAMBER; (B) MEANS FOR EVACUATING SAID CHAMBER; (C) EVAPORATOR MEANS IN SAID CHAMBER; (D) A DRUM IN SAID CHAMBER SPACED FROM SAID EVAPORATOR MEANS, SAID DRUM HAVING AN AXIS AND A CONICALLY TAPERING FACE ABOUT SAID AXIS; (E) TWO REEL MEANS ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID CHAMBER; (F) A MOTOR MEANS FOR ROTATING ONE OF SAID REEL MEANS; AND (G) SECURING MEANS FOR SECURING AN ELONGATED RIBBON ON SAID FACE IN A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY CONSECUTIVE TURNS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT EACH PORTION OF SAID RIBBON IS PARALLEL TO SAID AXIS, AND AN EDGE PORTION OF ONE TURN OVERLAPS AN EDGE PORTION OF AN AXISLLY ADJACENT TURN WHILE THE OTHER EDGE PORTION OF SAID ONE TURN IS OVERLAPPED BY AN EDGE PORTION OF ANOTHER AXIALLY ADJACENT TURN, SAID SECURING MEANS INCLUDING A GUIDE PULLEY FOR GUIDING A RIBBON FROM THE OTHER ONE OF SAID REEL MEANS OVER SAID FACE IN SAID TURNS WHILE RESPECTIVE PORTIONS OF SAID RIBBON ARE WOUND ON SAID ONE REEL MEANS AND SAID RIBBON IS MOVED LONGITUDINALLY UNDER THE FORCE OF SAID MOTOR MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
DE1131484B
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |